Recommended Reads
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* = Contemporary Setting
HC = Hardcover
August 2003
Anderson, Gabriella–Ever Yours–Zebra
Arthur, Artiste C.–Object of His Desire *–Genesis (multicultural)
Barton, Beverly–Grace Under Fire *–Jove
Berenson, Laurien–Hot Dog *–Kensington
Bird, Beverly–Risking it All *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1240
Bowen, Judith–West of Glory *–Harlequin
Brant, Kylie–Truth or Lies * (The Tremaine Tradition)–Silhouette Int. Moments #1238
Byerrum, Ellen–Killer Hair *–Signet
Conway, Martha–12 Bliss Street *–St. Martin’s Minotaur
Dempsey, Diana–Catch the Moon *– Signet
Fallon, Linda–Shades of Scarlet–Zebra (paranormal)
Forster, Suzanne–While She Was Sleeping *–Berkley
Gregory, Jill–Thunder Creek *–Dell
Hall, Jessica–The Kissing Blades *–Jove
Housden, Frances–Heartbreak Hero *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1241
Jackson, Lisa–Whispers *–Zebra (revised reprint)
Karr, Leona–Semi Automatic Marriage *–Harlequin Intrigue #724
Lamb, Joyce–Caught in the Act *–Five Star
Louise, Kim–The Glory of Love *–BET Books (At Your Service)
Lowell, Heather–When the Storm Breaks *–Harper Torch
McKenna, Shannon–Standing in the Shadows *–Brava (Trade PB)
Michaels, Kasey–Maggie by the Book *–Kensington (HC)
Morgan, Hunter–The Other Twin-Zebra
Neggers, Carla–Cold Ridge *–Mira
Peterson, Ann Voss-Incriminating Passion *–Harlequin Intrigue #723
Putney, Mary Jo–Twist of Fate *–Jove
Raleigh, Debbie–My Lord Vampire–Zebra Regency (vampire)
Reese, Madalyn–No Place to Hide *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1242
Riley, Mildred–Meant to Be–BET/Arabesque (multicultural)
Robb, J.D.–Ceremony in Death–Berkley (futuristic) (reprint)
Roberts, Nora–Mysterious *–Silhouette (reprint)
Roberts, Nora–Private Scandals *–Berkley (trade PB reprint)
Schilling, Vivian–Quietus *–Penguin (trade pb)
Soos, Troy–The Gilded Cage–Kensington
Staub, Wendy Corsi–Dearly Beloved *–Pinnacle
Stockenberg, Antoinette–A Month at the Shore *–St. Martin’s
Stuart, Anne–Into the Fire *–Mira
Sullivan, Joyce–The Butler’s Daughter *–Harlequin Intrigue #722
Thayne, Raeanne–Freefall *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1239
Wilson, Gayle–Rocky Mountain Maverick *–Harlequin Intrigue #721
Winters, Angela–Saving Grace *–BET Books
July 2003
Anthology–Lover Beware *–Berkley
Fiona Brand, Christine Feehan, Katherine Sutcliffe, Eileen Wilkes
Anthology–On the Edge *–Mira
Heather Graham, Carla Neggers, Sharon Sala
Agnew, Denise A.–Marshall’s Law *–www.trebleheartbooks.com (paranormal)
Boyle, Elizabeth–Stealing the Bride-Avon
Brashear, Jean–The Good Daughter *–Harlequin Superromance #1142
Brockman, Suzanne–Gone too Far *–Ballantine (HC)
Browning, Dixie–Undertow *–Silhouette
Cameron, Stella–Cold Day in July *–Zebra
Castillo, Linda–The Shadow Side *–Berkley Sensation
Childs, Lisa–Sarah’s Secrets *–Harlequin Intrigue #720
Clark, Helma–The Counterfeit *–Jerston Press
Clark, Mindy Starns–A Dime a Dozen * (Million Dollar Mystery)–Harvest House (trade paperback) (inspirational)
Coffey, Jan–Triple Threat *–Mira
Cole, Kresley–The Captain of All Pleasures-Pocket
Conrad, Linda–The Gentrys: Cal *–Silhouette Desire #1524
Cowan, Debra–Burning Love *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1236
Creighton, Kathleen–Shooting Starr *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1232
Dailey, Janet–Shifting Calder Wind *–Kensington (HC)
Daniels, J.–Serpent in My Corner *–BET Books (Trade PB)
Denison, Janelle–Wilde Thing *–Brava (Trade PB–3 stories)
Denosky, Kathie–In Bed with the Enemy * (Lone Star Country Club)–Silhouette Desire #1521
Duncan, Alice–Fine Spirits–Zebra (ghost)
Dunn, Carola–To Davy Jones Below *–Kensington
Duquette, Anne Marie–The Replacement *–Harlequin Superromance #1145
Gardiner, Marilyn–When the Wind Blows *–www.wings-press.com
Gardner, Lisa–The Killing Hour *–Bantam (HC)
Garwood, Julie–Killjoy *–Ballantine
Greiman, Lois–The Princess and her Pirate-Avon
Hoffmann, Kate–The Mighty Quinns: Liam *–Harlequin Temptation #933
Holm, Jennifer L.–The Creek *–Harper Collins (Trade Paperback) (young adult)
Hutchinson, Bobbie–Far From Over * (Cooper’s Corner)-Harlequin
Jones, Linda Winstead–On Death’s Watch *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1234
Jordan, Nicole–The Prince of Pleasure-Ivy
Joyce, Brenda–Double Take *–St. Martin’s (HC)
Kane, Dixie–Chasing Lily *–Zebra
Kauffmann, Donna–Sean *–Harlequin Temptation #934
Kilian, Michael–A Sinful Safari–Berkley Prime Crime
King-Gamble, Marcia–Come Fall *–www.BET.com
King, Susan–Taming the Heiress–Signet (paranormal)
Lange, Kelly–Dead File *–Mysterious Press (HC)
Linscott, Gillian–The Garden *–Allison & Busby (HC)
Litton, Josie–Fountain of Dreams-Bantam
London, Cait–With her Last Breath *–Avon
Lowell, Elizabeth–Die in Plain Sight *–William Morrow (HC)
Martin Nancy–Dead Girls Don’t Wear Diamonds *–Signet
Matetsky, Amanda–Murderers Prefer Blondes *–Berkley Prime Crime
McSparren, Carolyn–House of Strangers *–Harlequin Superromance #1143
Michaels, Savannah–House of Cards *–www.wings-press.com
Miller, Judith & Peterson, Tracie–A Fragile Design–Bethany House (inspirational)
Miller, Julie–Kansas City’s Bravest *–Harlequin Intrigue #719
Miller, Micqui–Morning Star *–www.wings-press.com
Potter, Patricia–Dancing with a Rogue–Berkley
Quinn, Tara Taylor–Where the Road Ends–Mira
Reid, Van–Mrs. Roberto–Viking (HC)
Robb, J.D.–Rapture in Death–Berkley (futuristic) (reprint)
Robins, Eden–Yesterday’s Promise *–www.wings-press.com (ghost)
Rose, Karen–Don’t Tell *–Warner
Ross, Robert–Don’t Close Your Eyes *–Pinnacle
Shayne, Maggie–Enemy Mind * (Family Secrets)-Silhouette
Skinner, Melynda Beth–The Blackguard’s Bride–Zebra (Regency)
Slate, Caroline–A Fractured Truth *–Atria (HC)
Smith, Bobbi–Hunter’s Moon-Leisure
Strohmeyer, Sarah–Bubbles Ablaze *–Dutton (HC)
Waldman, Ayelet–Death Gets a Time-Out *–Berkley (HC)
Webb, Debra–Her Secret Alibi *–Harlequin Intrigue #718
Wisdom, Linda Randall–Roses After Midnight *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1235
Woodward, Barbara–Follow Your Heart *–www.wings-press.com
York, Rebecca–Intimate Strangers *–Harlequin Intrigue #717
June 2003
Alers, Rochelle–Renegade *–BET Books
Anderson, Beth–Second Generation *–Amber Quill Press
Armstrong, Kelley–Stolen *–Viking (paranormal) (werewolf) (HC)
Baker, Jeanette–The Delaney Woman *–Mira
Barron, Stephanie–Jane and the Ghosts of Netley–Bantam (historical mystery) (HC)
Barton, Beverly–Grace Under Fire (The Protectors) *–Harlequin
Binder, Pam–My Secret Protector–Pocket (paranormal)
Bird, Jessica–Heart of Gold *–Ivy
Bradley, Celeste–The Pretender–St. Martin’s
Burnes, Caroline–Babe in the Woods (The Legend of Blackthorn) *–Harlequin Intrigue #715 (modern gothic)
Byerly, Marilynn–The Game we Play *–double-dragon-ebooks.com
Cardin, S.G.–Are Your Dirty Little Secrets *–Universe (HC)
Casper, K.N.–Jackson’s Girls *–Harlequin Superromance #1134
Chazin, Suzanne–Fireplay *–Putnam (HC)
Conrad, Linda–The Gentrys:Abby *–Silhouette Desire #1516
Crandall, Susan–Back Roads *–Warner Forever
Daniels, B.J.–The Masked Man *–Harlequin Intrigue #716
Emory, Lee–Counselor at Large *–www.trebleheartbooks.com
Erickson, Lynn–In the Cold *–Berkley
Evanovich, Janet–Hard Eight *–St. Martin’s
Ferguson, Jo Ann–Faire Game–Zebra Regency Mystery
Foster, Lori–Riley *–Harlequin Temptation #930
Glass, Leslie–A Killing Gift *–Onyx
Guttman, Amy–The Anniversary *–Little, Brown (HC)
Hall, James W.–Off the Chart *–St. Martin’s (HC)
Harper, Karen–The Falls *–Mira
Hollis, Shannon–Her Private Eye *–Harlequin Temptation #931
Hooper, Kay–Always a Thief *–Bantam
Icilyn, Sonia–Smitten *–BET Books
Jackson, Lisa–A Twist of Fate *–Mira (reprint)
Kearney, Susan–Saving the Girl Next Door (Heroes Inc.) *–Harlequin Intrigue #713
King, Karen L.–The Wedding Affair–Zebra
Kingsley, Mary–The Reluctant Hero–Zebra (Regency)
Kirkland, Martha–The Secret Diary–Signet (Regency)
Kokoski, Jennifer–Notorious Angel–Hard Shell Word Factory
Kurtz, Sylvie–Under Lock and Key *–Harlequin Intrigue #7l2
Landis, Jill Marie–Lover’s Lane *–Ballantine (HC)
Leigh, Ana–The Law and Lady Justice *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1230
Lovelace, Merline–To Love a Thief *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1225
Lowell, Elizabeth–Running Scared *–Avon (reprint)
Major, Ann–Shameless *–Silhouette Desire #1513
Mann, Catherine–Private Maneuvers (Winged Warriors) *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1226
Matthews, Alex–Wedding’s Widow *–Intrigue Press (HC)
McCabe, Amanda–One Touch of Magic–Signet (Regency)
McCall, Mary Reed–The Crimson Lady–Avon
Meier, Leslie–Father’s Day Murder *–Kensington (HC)
Michaels, Fern–Trading Places *–Pocket Star Books
Michaels, Kasey–Maggie Needs an Alibi *–Kensington
Michaels, Monette–Green Fire *–LTD Books (paranormal)
Mignerey, Sharon–In Too Deep *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1228
O’Farrell, Maggie–My Lover’s Lover *–Viking (HC)
Owens, Robin D.–Heart Thief–Berkley (futuristic)
Peterson, Tracie–Under a Harvest Sky–Bethany House (inspirational) (trade paperback)
Raney, Deborah–A Scarlet Cord *–Waterbrook Press (inspirational) (trade paperback)
Robb, J.D.–Immortal in Death–Berkley (futuristic) (reprint)
Roberts, Gillian–Claire and Present Danger–Ballantine (HC)
Roberts, Nora–River’s End *–Jove (reprint)
Robinette, Kristin–In the Arms of a Stranger *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1229
Robins, Madeleine E.–Point of Honor–Forge (HC)
Rodgers, M.J.–For the Defense *–Harlequin Superromance #1137
Rosnau, Wendy–Last Man Standing *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1227
Scottoline, Lisa–Dead Ringer *–Harper Collins (HC)
Simmons, Deborah–A Man of Many Talents–Berkley (ghost)
Smith, Alexander–The Kalahari Typing School for Men–Pantheon (HC)
Spindler, Erica–In Silence–Mira (HC)
Springer, Jan–Love Through a Stranger’s Eyes–www.wings-press.com
Stevens, Amanda–Her Stolen Past (Cooper’s Corner) *–Harlequin
Sutcliffe, Katherine–Bad Moon Rising *–Jove
Taylor, Sarah Stewart–O’ Artful Death–St. Martin’s (HC)
Wayne, Joanna–Attempted Matrimony (Hidden Passions) *–Harlequin Intrigue #714
White, Kate–A Body to Die For *–Warner (HC)
Winn, Bonnie–Vanished *–Harlequin Superromance #1139
Wootson, Alice–Escape To Love *–BET Books
York, Rebecca–Killing Moon *–Berkley Sensation (first title in werewolf trilogy)
May 2003
Anthology–Then He Kissed Her–Zebra
Kate Donovan, Lori Handeland, Julie Moffett
Abrams, Nita–The Spy’s Bride–Zebra
Apodaca, Jennifer–Dying to Meet You *–Kensington (HC)
Barry, C.J.–Unearthed–Love Spell (futuristic)
Blackstock, Terri–Southern Storm * (Cape Refuge)–Zondervan (inspirational) (trade paperback)
Brand, Fiona–Gabriel West: Still the One *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1219
Brandewyne, Rebecca–The Love Knot–Mira (gothic)
Brandt, Beverly–Room Service *–St. Martin’s
Brant, Kylie–Entrapment * (The Tremaine Tradition)–Silhouette Int. Moments #1221
Burnes, Caroline–Rider in the Mist * (The Legend of Blackthorn)–Harlequin Intrigue #711 (gothic)
Burnham, Nicole–The Knight’s Kiss *–Silhouette Romance #7663 (paranormal)
Conrad, Linda–The Gentrys: Cinco *–Silhouette Desire #1507
Cook, Holly–The Sea Wife–Leisure
Creswell, Jasmine–Dead Ringer *–Mira
Davenport, Will–The Painter–Bantam (trade paperback)
David, Kay–The Target *–Harlequin Superromance #1131
Douglas, Carole Nelson–Cat in a Neon Nightmare *–Forge (HC)
Douglas, Kate–Last of the O’Rourkes *–Hard Shell Word Factory (e-book)
Ferrarella, Marie–The Baby Mission *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1220
Fowler, Earlene–Sunshine and Shadow *–Berkley (HC)
Fox, Roz–The Secret Daughter * (Raising Cane)–Harlequin Superromance #1128
French, Nicci–Land of the Living *–Warner (HC)
Greyle, Katherine–No Place for a Lady–Leisure
Hall, Jessica–The Steel Caress *–Signet
Hall, Linda–Steal Away *–Multnomah
Harlen, Brenda–McIver’s Mission *–Silhouette Int. Moments #l224
Hart, Erin–Haunted Ground *–Scribner (HC)
Herron, Rita–The Cradle Mission * (Nighthawk Island)–Harlequin Intrigue #710
Kearney, Susan–Defending the Heiress * (Heroes Inc.)–Harlequin Intrigue #709
Kenner, Julie–Aphrodite’s Secret–Love Spell (paranormal)
Kerstan, Lynn–Heart of the Tiger–Jove
Ledbetter, Suzann–A Lady Never Trifles with Thieves–Pocket
Lee, Rachel–Last Breath *–Warner (reprint)
MacDonald, Patricia–Suspicious Origin *–Atria (HC)
Martin, Kat–Midnight Sun *–Zebra
Mason, Connie–To Love a Stranger–Love Spell (reprint)
McCall, Dinah–The Perfect Lie *–Mira
McCauley, Barbara–Where There’s Smoke Dynasties: The Barones *–Silhouette Desire #l507
McCoy, Judi–Heaven In Your Eyes *–Zebra
Myers, Helen R.–No Sanctuary *–Mira
O’Farrell, Maggie–My Lover’s Lover *–Viking (HC)
Picoult, Jodi–Second Glance–Atria (ghost) (HC)
Quick, Amanda–Late for the Wedding–Bantam (HC)
Rinehart, Mary Roberts–The Swimming Pool–Kensington (reprint)
Rose, M.J.–Sheet Music *–Ballantine (HC)
Smith, April–Good Morning Killer *–Knopf (HC)
Snoe, Eboni–A Diamond’s Allure *–BET Books
Taylor, Vicki–The Last Honorable Man *–Silhouette Int. Moments #1223
Wayne, Joanna–Behind the Veil (Moriah’s Landing) *–Harlequin Intrigue #662
White-Owens, Karen–You Are Loved *–BET Books
Wilkins, Gina–Faith, Hope and Family * (The McClouds of Mississippi)–Silhouette Special Edition #1538
Wittich, Justine–The Shocking Miss Shaw–Five Star (Regency) (HC)
Woodward, Rhonda–A Hint of Scandal–Signet (Regency)
April 2003
Abresch, Peter–Painted Lady *–Intrigue Press (HC)
Apodaca, Jennifer–Dating Can Be Murder *–Kensington (reprint)
Bardsley, Michele–Midnight Intentions * –www.writers-exchange.com
Barton, Beverly–The Fifth Victim *–Zebra (paranormal)
Bowden, Susan–House of Shadows * –Signet (gothic)
Breton, Laurie–Final Exit * –Mira
Carrington, Toni–Red-Hot & Reckless * –Harlequin Temptation #924
Delinsky, Barbara–Heart of the Night * –Warner (HC reprint)
Devereaux, Jude–Wild Orchids * –Atria (HC) (paranormal)
Dun, David–Overfall *–Pinnacle
Emerson, Kathy Lynn–Face Down Before Rebel Hooves –Kensington (reprint)
Fallon, Linda–Shades of Winter –Zebra (ghost gothic)
Gaddy, Eve–Casey’s Gamble * –Harlequin Superromance #1122
Greene, Maria–The Ashcraft Curse–Zebra (Regency)
Haines, Carolyn–Crossed Bones * –Delacorte (HC)
Hambly, Barbara–Wet Grave–Bantam (reprint)
Heath, Sandra–Lavender Blue–Signet (Regency)
Irvin, Candace–The Impossible Alliance * –Silhouette Int. Moments #1214
Johansen, Iris–Dead Aim * –Bantam (HC)
Johnson, Joan–The Price * –Atria (HC)
Jones, Linda Winstead–Clint’s Wild Ride * –Silhouette lnt. Moments #1217
Joyce, Brenda–Deadly Caress–St. Martin’s
Kearney, Susan–Daddy to the Rescue * –Harlequin Intrigue #705
Kenner, Julie–Silent Confessions * –Harlequin
LaForge, Emily–Beneath the Raven’s Moon * –Pocket (gothic)
Lane, Connie–Guilty Little Secrets * –Dell
Lee, Anthony–Martin Quinn *–Morrow (HC)
Lewin, Patricia–Blind Run * –Ballantine (HC)
Low, Gennita–Into Danger * –Avon
Manning, Jackie–Tough as Nails * –Harlequin Intrigue #708
Martin, Kat–Secret Ways–Pocket
Michaels, Fern–About Face *–Zebra (gothic)
Neri, Penelope–Obsession–Leisure (gothic)
Parker, T. Jefferson–Cold Pursuit *–Hyperion (HC)
Perrin, Kayla–In a Heartbeat *–BET Books
Reeves, Adrienne Ellis–Reckless *–BET Books
Rosemoor, Patricia–VIP Protector (Club Undercover) * –Harlequin Intrigue #707
Sands, Lynsay–The Loving Daylights * –Lovespell (paranormal)
Shephard, Katherine–Fraternity of Silence *–Seven Locks Press
Spencer-Fleming, Julia–A Fountain Filled With Blood * –St. Martin’s (HC)
Stover, Deb–Mulligan Magic * –Jove
Swanson, Denise–Murder of a Snake in the Grass *–Signet
Thayne, Rae Anne–The Quiet Storm * –Silhouette Int. Moments #1218
Thornton, Elizabeth–Cherished –Zebra (reprint)
Walder, Cassie–Dream Lover–Ellora’s Cave (vampire)
Weaver, Ingrid–Seven Days to Forever (Eagle Squadron) * –Silhouette Int. Moments #1216
York, Rebecca–Phantom Lover * –Harlequin Intrigue #706 (modern gothic)
Young, Karen–Private Lives * –Mira